Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Reading, Berkshire

A characterful Grade II listed cottage with parts dating back to C16th. There is significant opportunity to fully renovate and modernise, potentially into a large family home if desired, given the existing planning permission in place to build a double storey extension and connect the cottage to the main barn. A variety of different layouts are possible, allowing a buyer to place their stamp on the property.

There has been conversion of existing farm buildings and the creation of new buildings but importantly all carefully created to look and feel authentic as if always part of the long history of the farm with brick and timber cladding and clay tile roofs.

The main barn nearest the cottage centres around an exquisite large reception room with high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and uplights with double doors that open to the courtyard garden. The principal bedroom is split into several sections to include a dressing room and office space. This room connects to a bathroom with roll-top bath and a separate utility room. In addition, this barn has a sizeable walk-in pantry and antechamber that would form the ground floor link to the cottage.

The second barn required 3 years for all the oak timbers to completely dry out before it could be fully converted. It has an open plan space with a large kitchen at the centre. There is plenty of space for dining, a comfortable living room area, a toilet and sink and log-burning stoves in two rooms. There is also a very generous bedroom which contains a roll-top bath. A hidden and very impressive feature of this barn is its access via a spiral staircase to a reinforced double cellar.

Finally, on the edge of the property is a Nordic styled, log-pile cabin – given its size at over 1100 square feet, the word “chalet” would be more appropriate. It contains three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one which is en-suite, a spacious living room with a log-burning stove and a modern kitchen. Outside it has a raised deck with easterly views across the landscape.
There are two gates providing vehicle access from the lane by the cabin should it ever require independent access.

Measuring approximately over 20 acres, the land extends to the east of the buildings.
The domestic grounds contain beautifully designed borders, mature trees and garden structures, whilst the open fields have the possibility to partition for different uses or to create fenced paddocks if desired.

A notable feature of the land is the magical 0.5 acre fenced kitchen garden, the central passion of the late owner, a former Michelin starred chef passionate about organics. Large sheltered stocks of logs and wood are stored along the property boundaries. We are not aware of any public rights of way or access onto this land.

The land allows for a feeling of rural living and for the most part is completely private. There is a bridleway path that runs along the southern border which can be accessed immediately from the main gates. This connects the property to the beautiful villages of Littlewick Green and Waltham St. Lawrence.

A secure, electric sliding gate leads to a shingle driveway which provides parking for numerous vehicles. There is an oak framed triple garage with manual folding wooden barn doors which like the surrounding buildings has been sympathetically designed to look historic.

Lower Lovetts Farm occupies a secluded position at the end of a country lane. Surrounded by open countryside with a neighbouring bridleways and footpaths allowing immediate access for walking, cycling and horse riding. Knowl Hill Common is a little hidden gem of a picturesque setting, whilst still conveniently located for access to the many shops and facilities in Maidenhead as well as Henley-on-Thames.

Both Twyford and Maidenhead stations are part of the new high-speed Elizabeth Line with fast trains into London Paddington, The City, Canary Wharf and Heathrow. The M40 or the M4 can be accessed quickly via the A404 by-pass and Heathrow is approximately a 25 minute drive.